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Project Manager | Program Manager | Asana Implementation Expert | Nonprofit & Mission-Driven Orgs With nearly 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams, implementing operational systems, and managing $1M+ in grant-funded programs, I help small businesses, nonprofits, and social impact organizations scale with structure. My expertise includes: -Fractional COO services -Program and grant management -Asana implementation and team workflow design -Budget tracking, compliance, and milestone reporting -Hiring support, org charts, and operational SOPs -Cross-functional team leadership + executive reporting Clients come to me when: ✅ Their team is overwhelmed and needs structure. ✅ Projects are falling behind and priorities are unclear. ✅ They want to implement Asana (or improve how they use it). ✅ They need an experienced director to own operations without hiring full-time. 🎓 Certifications & Education: MBA Candidate, University of Illinois M.S.Ed. in STEM Leadership Bachelor of Health Science Asana Workflow Specialist PMP Certified (Project Management Institute) Google Project Management Certificate I’m available for ongoing retainer roles, one-time build-outs, or team training. Let’s collaborate to make your operations smoother, your team more focused, and your impact even bigger!

With over 13 years of experience in talent acquisition and HR, I help both job seekers and organizations make better hiring decisions. I've led full-cycle recruiting across a wide range of industries and functions, partnering with hiring managers to fill roles from entry-level through executive leadership. My experience includes recruiting strategy, candidate sourcing, interviewing, process improvement, stakeholder management, and hiring operations. I'm also currently completing a Master of Science in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, applying evidence-based approaches to hiring, selection, and organizational effectiveness. Services for Job Seekers Resume reviews and professional feedback Resume rewrites Interview preparation and mock interviews Services for Organizations Full-cycle recruiting Candidate sourcing and screening Hiring process support Recruiting strategy and consulting Project-based and fractional recruiting support Whether you're preparing for your next interview or need an experienced recruiter to support your hiring efforts, I provide practical, straightforward guidance backed by more than a decade of recruiting experience. My approach is collaborative, honest, and focused on results. I help candidates present their experience clearly and confidently while helping organizations build efficient, consistent hiring processes that lead to stronger hiring outcomes. I look forward to learning more about your goals and how I can help.

Most people pick a lane. I built a highway. I'm Jae and in the time it takes you to read this, I've already thought about three ways to make your business run better. I help businesses untangle operations, ship projects, and build brands that actually work — from the inside out. With 8+ years as a freelance business consultant and technical project manager, I've worked across healthcare, finance, hospitality, and creative industries. I bring the same strategic clarity to a $200K revenue recovery audit as I do to launching a brand from the ground up. What I've delivered: — $200,000 in recoverable revenue identified through a billing and operations audit at a skilled nursing facility — 100% staff adoption of new workflows at Rush University Medical Center through a full change management strategy — 35% reduction in audit preparation time through process redesign — Built and launched a full multi-channel brand (SJRH) including digital products, B2B sales strategy, and AI-powered content production. I work well with founders who need both strategic thinking and execution, operations leaders who need things documented and done right, and growing businesses that need project management with real accountability. My approach is direct, organized, and results focused. I don't just deliver documents — I deliver outcomes. Ready to work? Let's go. Check Out Some Cool Things Below & My Gallery Tools Used: Sharepoint| Smartsheets| Gumroad| Microsoft Office Suite| MS Project| Microsoft CoPilot| ChatGPT| Claude Anthropic|| HeyGen| Canva| JIRA| ASANA| SLACK| NOTION|

I help organizations turn complex ideas into successful, well-executed projects. With extensive experience leading enterprise programs, cross-functional initiatives, and operational improvements, I partner with businesses to streamline processes, deliver strategic initiatives, and solve operational challenges. Whether you need someone to lead a project from initiation to delivery, analyze business requirements, improve workflows, or create executive-ready documentation, I bring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. My background spans project and program management, business analysis, operational excellence, stakeholder management, and professional business writing across technology, consulting, and enterprise environments. What I Can Help You With • Program & Project Management (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) • PMO Setup and Process Improvement • Business Analysis and Requirements Gathering • Process Mapping and Workflow Optimization • Business Operations and Operational Strategy • Change Management and Organizational Readiness • Risk, Issue, Budget, and Timeline Management • Executive Communications and Stakeholder Management • Project Plans, Roadmaps, and Governance • Meeting Facilitation and Workshop Leadership • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) • Business Documentation and Technical Writing • RFPs, SOWs, BRDs, FRDs, User Stories, and Process Documentation • Executive Presentations and Status Reporting Industries • Information Technology • Digital Transformation • SaaS • Enterprise Software • Professional Services • Healthcare • Financial Services • Business Operations Tools & Platforms ServiceNow • Jira • Confluence • Microsoft Project • Azure DevOps • Microsoft 365 • Visio • Smartsheet • SharePoint • Power BI • Excel Why Clients Hire Me ✔ Translate business goals into actionable project plans ✔ Bridge the gap between executives, business teams, and technical teams ✔ Identify risks before they become problems ✔ Deliver organized documentation that teams can actually use ✔ Build scalable processes that improve efficiency ✔ Communicate clearly with stakeholders at every level I pride myself on being organized, proactive, and solution-oriented. My approach combines strategic thinking with practical execution, allowing me to deliver high-quality results while keeping projects on schedule and stakeholders aligned. If you’re looking for a reliable partner who can lead projects, optimize business operations, analyze requirements, or create polished business documentation, I’d be happy to discuss how I can help your organization achieve its goals.